probably $150... its shells only; despite Star being an early forerunner of Tama, when you see the kits up close, they're really quite cheaply made

putting fake heads on, and using lots of "EXCLAMATION!!!" marks in an ad is never a good thing

the good stuff sells itself

i agree with dave. not worth 400.

Why are there no badges showing if they are original?..Six lug kick and snare though, usually means budget kit. Still a very nice set, but for 150-200 tops, if he includes that nice Tama headCool1

It's probably the "Stagelite" outfit. Check this link... http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=6&now=4

As has been noted, this is a lower-end kit. I certainly wouldn't pay more than $150. Even then, they better be in good shape for that amount!

Mark

They are missing it.......let me break it down.

If this kit is totally restored, it means the guy spent a ton of time doing it. Next, all new heads for the entire kit would run like $150. If the kit is in good condition - with all her parts....restored.....it would be worth 200.....

So, I say 350 would be reasonable.

Yeah, you can score one like this at the old lady's garage sale for $100, but it would need a ton of time to clean/polish, possibly parts, and all new heads whcih do not come cheap these days at all. Besides, it is becoming much more rare these days to find these at the sales. There is a difference between what we are looking at here vs. what we discover pre-restore.

That's my 2 cents. This part of vintage drums is becoming much more popular for a reason (not just poverty) and in my opinion, they should garner this much. While there IS a difference between a vintage American kit vs. one of these, there are countless examples of drummers with these MIJs that are blown away by them when they 'try one out' and they can sound arguably as good as an American kit.....with way cooler wraps.

I have had both and am purely satisfied with my MIJ sitting in my basement that I play practically daily.

John

That being said, I would not go any higher, no matter what the MIJ kit. Well, perhaps the only exception would be one featuring an 18in BD or 10 lug this or that, etc.

John

Or an early 70,s Yammie....grey interiors, great hardware,birch shells,etc,etc

I agree with John, with a couple of caveats...

First, MIJ drum prices vary by region. Here in California, they are cheaper. They'll be cheaper anywhere there are a lot of them such as large metro's, etc...

Canada is another thing altogether. Tons of population on the coasts, which will mean more supply, and less expensive.

Also, that's in Canadian Dollars, right? Depending on the exchange rate, which I don't know, it could be that it's not really $400.00 in US currency.

My idea is it's in the ballpark, but on the high end. Spending $400.00 on MIJ's isn't so bad if the drums are in excellent condition, and you really, really like 'em.

I agree. Lately, Canadian dollars are worth more than US bucks so thats not a deal breaker. Its the shipping across borders that kills most deals.